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Legislators No Longer Debating Whether to Expand 10 Cents-Now, It’s How Much
Last year at this time, the future for Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms program was iffy. This year, thankfully, legislators aren’t debating whether or not to continue the popular program, but instead how to expand it.
Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Opens in Petoskey, Feb. 13
What do you get when you mix farm to institution, speed dating and a trade show? The answer is Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events.
Agriculture Forum: State Lawmakers Consider 10 Cents A Meal Program
The Michigan Legislature is considering whether to continue, or expand, the impactful 10 Cents a Meal state pilot project that is increasing business from schools for a significant number of farms and related food companies throughout Michigan. A state Senate subcommittee has included continued funding, but the House, so far, has not. Visit www.TenCentsMichigan.org to learn how to contact your local legislator.
Report on 10 Cents a Meal Released to Legislature
The popular 10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms incentive procurement pilot program is providing schools with up to 10 cents per meal in match funding to purchase and serve Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes to an estimated 48,000 students in 16 grant-winning school districts. Lawmakers are encouraged to expand the program, as schools are serving a greater variety of fruits and vegetables and that is exactly what Michigan farmers grow.
Good Food for the Masses: Biology, Intimacy and Sacredness
Bill Palladino, CEO of Taste the Local Difference, declares that eating, and choosing the food we eat, are sacred acts. Palladino gave the keynote address at the 2017 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference. He touched on biology, intimacy and sacredness.
